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BREAKING : Abramovich confirms sale of Chelsea FC
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has decided to sell the club and will donate all net proceeds ‘for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.’
The 57-year-old Russian billionaire made the announcement on Wednesday via the club’s…
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FIFA bans international games in Russia, no flag or anthem allowed
World football’s governing body FIFA has decided that no international competition shall be played in Russia, with home matches being played on neutral territory and without spectators.
FIFA disclosed its decision in a statement on Sunday,…
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Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea, amid link to President Putin
Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich is handing over the “stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to the trustees of its charitable foundation, a statement from the European champions said on Saturday.
“During my nearly…
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JUST IN: Nigeria defeat Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 in WAFCON qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat the Cote d’Ivoire senior women national football team 2-0 in the first leg match of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers’ final round on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in!-->…
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JUST IN: Blessing Okagbare banned for 10 years for doping
Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist, Blessing Okagbare was on Friday handed a 10-year ban following her expulsion from last year’s Tokyo Olympics for doping violations.
This was contained in statement issued by the Athletics…
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JUST IN : NFF names new Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday named former International Emmanuel Amuneke new head coach of the Super Eagles.
In the same vain, the federation also retained Augustine Eguavoen as Interim Technical Adviser.
This was…
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Referee escapes mob attack after Rangers draw goalless with hosts Wikki Tourists
A handful of football fans in Bauchi on Sunday went berserk and attacked the referee of the match between Wikki Tourists Football Club and visiting Rangers International of Enugu.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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BREAKING: Senegal wins 2021 AFCON
Senegal have won 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Egypt through penalty shootout in the final played on Sunday evening.
The Teranga Lions defeated the Pharaoh of Egypt 4-2 on penalties after extra time.
Sadio Mane converted the…
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Egypt defeat Cameroon to qualify for AFCON final against Senegal
Egypt has defeated Cameroon on penalties to qualify for the Finals cup of AFCON 2021, on Thursday.
They will face Senegal in the finals that defeated Burkina Faso on Wednesday 3-1 to book their place in the final.
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Senegal defeat Burkina Faso to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
Senegal are through to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Burkina Faso 3-1 in their last-four tie in Yaounde on Wednesday.
Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane all scored second-half goals for…
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